20 Holiday Gift Ideas for Boys & Girls

It's DAY 5 of my Holiday Shopping Week!

I didn't forget all those kids from ages 5-12.

They might possible love Christmas morning the most!

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I have two kids in this category - one boy and one girl, plus another girl right on the cusp.  So you better believe I'll be doing my own Christmas shopping from this list as well.

Kids ranging from 5 to 12 quite possible love Christmas the most.  Many of them still believe in Santa Claus and Christmas morning is JUST THE BEST with this age group.  The excitement runs deep.

I've hand-picked 10 items for boys and 10 items for girls.  I think there is a little bit of everything - sports stuff, beauty stuff, electronic stuff, game stuff and just lots and lots of STUFF.  I'm fairly certain you may find a few things!

Let's start with those boys first.

How about a race track that is jungle themed?  And not just the traditional race track themed?  Your little guy can pretend he's on a safari!

This Race Car Dinosaur Train Track comes with two sets of dinosaurs, military vehicles, trees and a swinging bridge.  The flexible track gives limitless configurations.  An ideal gift for young boys ages 5 and up.

Purchase yours HERE for $28.59.

Got a sports lover in your house?  We sure do.  A boy who plays baseball, football, basketball and does wrestling.  He now also asks each night after dinner who is playing who no matter what season we are in.  There's gotta be something on, right Mom?

This Sports Illustrated Kids edition is perfect to that little guy who loves reading up on everything sports related.  And it's a gift that lasts all year long, with a new edition arriving in your mailbox each month.

Purchase yours HERE for $20.97.

I encourage my kids to read ALL THE TIME.  You're bored?  Go get a book.  I'll even put them to bed a bit early so they can read in bed before falling asleep.  Last year they all received individual book lights in their stockings and it might have been the best gift to date.

This LuminoLite Rechargeable LED Book Light is perfect for the book lovers in your family.  My kids use them while reading in the family room at night and when reading in bed.  Easy to keep charged too!

Purchase yours HERE for $13.95.

What little boy doesn't like walkie talkies?  Don't kid yourself, they all love these things.  Five star rated with a 3 mile radius!  Endless hours of entertainment can be provided on these.

This DilissToys Walkie Talkies for Kids is easy-to-use with a child freindly design.  The push to talk button is uncomplicated and boys will figure it out in no time.

Purchase yours HERE for $29.99.

My boy has been begging for a watch, but I've always been hesitant to get him a real expensive one, because, well he's a BOY.  They seem to destory everything super quick!

This Kids Smartwatch comes with a camera, GPS Tracker, alarm clock, stopwatch, emergency alarm and much more!  You can set this watch with it's tracker to know where your kid is at all times.

Purchase yours HERE for $31.99.

Have you seen this game?  Some kids in our neighborhood have this game and it's a hoot to watch them play.  I'm all about getting the kids outside to play, but better yet if you have a big basement or garage - it works there too for the cold winter months.

This Spikeball Rookie Kit is fun and active and gives them five different ways to play.  This smaller frame is designed for kids 12 and under it is an action-packed 2-on-2 ball toss game.  Is the game that was invented if foursquare and volleyball had a baby.

Purchase yours HERE for $64.99.

Toys cars are fun, but dinosaur toy cars are even better!  Perfect for those boys in your life that are obsessed with Jurassic Park and things prehistoric.

These Pull Back Dinosaur Toy Cars come in a six pack with all their favorites {triceratops, t-rex, dilophosaurus, tatankacephalus and more} and a simple pull back and you'll watch them shoot across the room!

Purchase yours HERE for $15.99.

During the winter months when our bikes are put away {darn weather} give your kid's something to look forward to in the Spring when you drag them back out!

These Activ Life Bike Wheel Lights is a fun accessory to jazz up any bike, plus provides light in darker situations.  These lights will stand out from all angles and can be switched from "constant on" to "flashing" mode.

Purchase yours HERE for $13.99.

Now how those kids that are animal and nature lovers?  We can't forget them.  Again, a subscription magazine is the perfect gift to keep giving all year long.

This National Geographic Kids magazine is fact filled and fast-pased.  Great for ages 6 and up with award winning photos that has captivated more than 1 million readers in the last 35 years.

Purchase yours HERE for $15.00.

I got a desk one Christmas .  It was all I asked for, and the one big thing I got that year.  My older sister loaded me up with office supplies and I was SET.  The only thing I was missing was a lamp!

This TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp is also wireless charger with a USB port and timer.  No excuses to not finish their homework now!

Purchase yours HERE for $42.99.

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Now, let's move on to those little ladies of ours....they deserve something special too!  Here are my hand-picked items for girls ages 5-12.  Some things girly, some educational, some things beauty related and some crafy!

Being cozy in the cold winter months is basically a right of passage here in the Midwest.  Nothing beats family movie night, snuggled under blankets eating popcorn and drinking hot chocolate.

This Mermaid Tail Blank for Kids {and adults!} comes in five fun colors and can serve as a full sleeping bag or just a hefty blanket to cover up in while lounging around.  Made to look and feel like a real mermaid, it will keep you cozy all season long!

Purchase yours HERE for $17.49.

We've had so many Melissa & Doug products in our house over the years and I can honesty say the kids have loved every single one {and as a parent I did too, which is saying something}.  They are well made, often educational and just have superior quality.

This Melissa & Doug Stamp-a-Scene Stamp Pad: Fairy Garden comes with 20 stamps a two-color stamp pad and colored pencils.  It has everything your girl needs to make a beautiful, color detailed fairy garden scene.

Purchase yours HERE for $19.99.

I have a girl who would do crafts ALL THE DING DONG DAY.  She's always drawing, coloring, taping pieces of paper together and building things out of my recycling bin {yes, I just said that}.  Anything remotely artsy fartsy is right up her alley.  Along with most girls her age {7-9}.

This Washi Tape Set of 45 Decorative Rolls will keep them busy for hours.  Washi can easily be torn by hand, is great for decorating, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, school projects and more.

Purchase yours HERE for $14.99.

For the love of all things holy, I'm happy that phones have not entered our children's lives......yet.  But saying that I know there will come a time when they will.  I guess you might as well make them pretty?

This Floral iPhone Protective Case is compatitable with the iPhone 7 & 8 Plus and comes in 17 different designs.  Assigned to be slim and lightweight, it won't add any bulk to their phone.

Purchase yours HERE for $9.99.

I have absolutely no idea why slime making videos have now become so popular.  There are so many shows on YouTube dedicated to this!  Girls across the nation are making this stuff.

This DIY Fluffy Slime Kit comes with 18 different colors of slime, foam balls, glitter and more.  Kid friendly and safe to use it's the perfect gift idea for grandkids when they visit your house or a fun birthday party activity.

Purchase yours HERE for $25.90.

Both of my girls received this colored pencil case for Christmas last year and they have been everywhere with us.  Especially the car!  The colored pencils are held snuggly in their slots and it all zips up for easy travel.

This 72 Super Large Capacity Colored Pencil Case is a 4 layer foldable design and comes in 5 different colors.  Ideal for the girls in your life who love to doodle and draw.

Purchase yours HERE for $9.99.

I first saw a similar tent like this one at my friend's house and I swear it provided hours and hours of play time for her girls.

This Teepee Kids Tent by ALPHA HOME is great for indoor and outdoor use and comes with it's own carrying bag.  Kids can create an imaginative world all on their own!  A great place to read books, play house and hide toys from their siblings.

Purchase yours HERE for $49.99.

Everytime we're at a store and we happend to walk by some bath bombs, my girls will try and sneak one into the cart.  They love these things!  

This Purelis Natural Bath Bomb Gift Set is a great gift for the girl's in your life at Christmas.  Hours of bath time happens around here in the winter and with 40 in this set we are supplied for awhile.

Purchase yours HERE for $35.95.

Got a little green thumb on your hands?  I'm sure they love helping you in your big garden, but what about creating a little space all their own?

This Creativity for Kids Enchanted Fairy Garden Craft Kit will help the girls in your life create a little magic of their own.  Comes with everything you need, you just have to add water!

Purchase yours HERE for $22.27.

I'm not going to lie, our middle girl got a similar "make your own quilt" blanket last year for Christmas and I'm stealing it all the time.  It's so comfortable and warm!

This Alex DIY Knot-A-Quilt comes with a fun design of polka dots and zig zags and requires no sewing {thank the Lord}, just knotting!  Everything comes pre-cut and is easy to put together!

Purchase yours HERE for $17.19.

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Well, I sure hope I've helped you in the kid department!  My 20 ideas for boys and girls should give you a headstart with your Christmas shopping.  Be sure to pass this post along to anyone you know who might need it.